Boston Whaler 25 Guardian Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Safety Section 1
Operator Responsibilities
It is expected by Brunswick Commercial & Govern-
ment Products (BCGP) that the personnel authorized
to operate this boat are experienced boat handlers
familiar with high-performance boating. BCGP cannot
predict, nor warn against, every possible hazardous
situation related to the operation and maintenance of
this boat.
If you use a method or procedure different from one
outlined in this manual, you must satisfy yourself that
your method or procedure will not put your boat, your
crew, or other boaters at risk.
The safety of this boat and its crew is always your
responsibility. Follow these general guidelines when
operating this boat:
• Read this manual before you operate the boat.
Understand all of the information in the manual,
particularly Sections 1 and 2.
• Understand the operation of all boat controls and
systems.
• Make this manual available to any person who
might operate this boat.
• Always operate this boat within the limits of your
skill and experience. If you do not have the
appropriate level of experience, ask someone to
instruct you.
• Understand and follow all applicable boating regu-
lations.
• Always use safety equipment and operating pro-
cedures that are appropriate for your mission.
• Never work alone around machinery such as out-
board engines, generators, and fire pumps.
Giving Assistance
The 1971 Federal Boat Safety Act grants protection
to any person who offers good faith assistance to
another boater who is in distress. The “Good Samari-
tan” rule will protect you from liability if you act in a rea-
sonable and prudent manner while attempting to
render assistance during a boating emergency.
You should attempt to give assistance when you see a
distress signal while boating if you can do so without
endangering your boat or your crew.